esteban esquivelbuddhism

Esteban EsquivelSpring 2011

Life of Siddhartha

Born: around 563BC

Dead :483 by poisoned mushroom

Where: In Northern India

Warrior class Sat down a tree for seven weeks meditating Siddhartha’s followers named the tree the Tree of Wisdom Found enlightenment under the tree Siddhartha was then called the Buddha or the Enlightened

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Teachings – Four Noble Truths

1st - Suffering and unhappiness are part of human life. No one can escape sorrow

2nd - Suffering comes from our desires for pleasure and material goods. People cause there own misery because they want things they cannot have.

3rd – People can overcome desire and ignorance and reach nirvana. Reaching nirvana frees the soul from suffering and from the need of further reincarnation.

4th – People can overcome ignorance and desire by following an eightfold path that leads to wisdom enlightenment and salvation.

Eightfold Path

1. Right ViewWisdom

2. Right Intention

3. Right Speech

Ethical Conduct4. Right Action

5. Right Livelihood

6. Right Effort

Mental Development7. Right Mindfulness

8. Right Concentration

Right Thought Believe in nature of existence as

suffering and in the Four Noble Truths

Right Intent

Incline toward goodness and kindness

Right Speech

Do not lie Always tell the truth Don’t gossip Avoid harsh Avoid abusive

speech

Right Action Do not harm Do not kill Do not steal Do not do sexual

misconduct Act kindly Be honest Respect belongings of

others

Right Livelihood

Do not hurt people Avoid stuff that can hurt others Do not harm others Do not use weapons Do not slaughter Do not use alcohol or drugs

Right Effort

Do not do evil Do good Do the right thing for right reason Encourage good Discourage unwholesome destructive

thoughts Helpful thoughts

Right Mindfulness

Control your feelings and thoughts Be aware of what you feel Think and do

Right Concentration

Practice proper meditation

Calm mind